Newbridge School
Newbridge School is an academy special converter in Redbridge for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has 198 pupils on roll. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 161 Gresham Drive Romford Essex RM6 4TR |
| Phone | 02085907272 |
| Reference Number | 144875 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 198 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.62%
Girls: 38.38% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 62.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 5 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 7 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 13 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 17.7% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| Indian | 10.6% |
| White, British | 8.6% |
| Asian, Other | 8.6% |
| African | 6.1% |
| Unclassified | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 04 Aug 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Newbridge School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -1.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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In 2024–25 pupils at Newbridge School attended 79.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 56.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 15.0% | 17.3% | 8.8% | 16.0% | 18.0% | 16.5% | 15.2% |
| Unauthorised absence | 2.9% | 1.7% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Severely absent pupils | 8.2% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 10.3% | 10.6% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Newbridge School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Newbridge School had 8.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 24.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 19.6% | 20.7% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 15.0% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 20.5% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 53.3% | 72.2% | – | 50.0% | 90.9% | 70.3% | 65.8% | 20.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 11.8 | 4.9 | – | 5.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 0.5 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Newbridge School had 198 pupils, 98.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Severe learning difficulty | 117 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 27 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 14 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 9 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 10 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 3 |
| Physical disability | 3 |
| Vision impairment | 2 |
| Hearing impairment | 2 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 2 |
| Down's syndrome | 1 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 Newbridge School received £42,606 and spent £43,194 for each of its 183 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,465,000 (£8,006 per pupil).
Across all 2 schools of Astrum Multi Academy Trust, income was £43,708 and spending £43,968 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £1,019,000 | £972,000 | £977,000 | £1,331,000 | £1,332,000 | £1,220,000 | £1,465,000 |
| per pupil | £6,839 | £6,658 | £6,470 | £8,757 | £8,377 | £6,974 | £8,006 |
| In-year balance | £42,000 | £58,000 | £75,000 | £420,000 | £114,000 | £187,000 | -£108,000 |
| per pupil | £282 | £397 | £497 | £2,763 | £717 | £1,071 | -£588 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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All schools in Redbridge · Redbridge local authority: places and applications
Newbridge School is part of Astrum Multi Academy Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Hatchside School Ilford
How many pupils does Newbridge School have?
Newbridge School has 198 pupils on roll.
What age range does Newbridge School cover?
Newbridge School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Newbridge School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Newbridge School?
Newbridge School is at 161 Gresham Drive, Romford, Essex, RM6 4TR.